Double Crochet (dc)

A taller stitch that works up quickly for blankets and garments.

Yarn over, insert hook into stitch.

Most Craft (CC BY 2.0) – credit required.
Most Craft (CC BY 2.0) – credit required.

Yarn over, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook).

Keep the first loop snug near hook neck.
Keep the first loop snug near hook neck.

Yarn over, pull through 2, then yarn over, pull through 2.

Classic dc finish.
Classic dc finish.
dc into chain step diagram
Diagram: dc into chain step (Wikimedia Commons).

Quick loops

Double crochet tutorial (2025, CC BY-SA 4.0).

Next: Magic Ring

Motion loop (double crochet)

Double crochet tutorial (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Diagram steps (dc)

DC step 1 DC step 2 DC step 3 DC step 4